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I highly doubt that otherwise they wouldnt come back to my house or my neighborhood when everyone has told them not to come back.
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Originally Posted by alicenevada
Good, so like me, you have confidence in your beliefs. And you feel that you receive God's blessings due to that, right? No one can ask for more than that. As a matter of fact, in our ministry, when we are confronted by someone who wants to debate, that's one of the things we ask: Are you happy with your beliefs? If the answer is 'yes', there is nothing further to say.
No, it was a "rebuke" telling the others not to judge, and to let God do the judging. I don't know enough about the JW's to form a opinion one way or the other. I just get so irritated when so called Christians belittle another person's beliefs and walk with God. It reminds me of the Pharisees of Jesus time. You know, "the holier than thou" crowd.
So sorry if you were offended by my remarks, but it was not my intention at all in the slightest degree.
The ironic thing is the JW's do the exact same thing.
My beliefs are by faith only, not sight. I don't need to research them to make me believe, I already believe. I research in order to debunk what certain religions are passing off as christian.
If there were no encyclopedia brittanica at all, I still would believe the way I do, based upon my study of the bible.
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But isnt that 'blind faith'? I don't agree with that. When I conduct a bible study, I always encourage the student to research everything I teach them frm the scriptures. Including the history of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Yes, if the bible were all we had, I'm sure that would be plenty. But since it isnt, it's good to know that man's studies support the word of God isnt it?
I highly doubt that otherwise they wouldnt come back to my house or my neighborhood when everyone has told them not to come back.
They will come back unless you tell them not to. If they do that, then there is a misunderstanding that needs to be addressed. Now keep in mind, they aren't going to stay away forever. People change, houses sell, etc.
Mans studies also promote evolution, so I don't believe that either. Yes you may say I put blind faith in my God,I would much rather put blinf faith in God, than a church because I don't put it in my church either. I believe the bible, and I believe that while alot of christians are sincere, they may be sincerely wrong.
Mans studies also promote evolution, so I don't believe that either. Yes you may say I put blind faith in my God,I would much rather put blinf faith in God, than a church because I don't put it in my church either. I believe the bible, and I believe that while alot of christians are sincere, they may be sincerely wrong.
I already told you that when man's studies conflict with God's word, I don't believe it. We are in agreement though you seem to really not like that idea.
One thing we all need to remember is that God reads hearts. If a person sincerely believes they are worshipping God correctly, who are we to contradict them? I feel that there are certain requirements God expects of us and I encourage all who are so inclined to study their bible to learn about those. You surely don't need to be a JW to do that.
When have I done that? I need to edit whatever comment makes you feel that I have judged you unworthy of calling yourself Christian.
Perhaps not in that sense, but you started a thread in order to undermine peoples beliefs about Christmas, why should other people hold back from undermining your beliefs?
Why is it judging when a christian points out the error of your doctrine, yet you can call our doctrines as error?
Perhaps not in that sense, but you started a thread in order to undermine peoples beliefs about Christmas, why should other people hold back from undermining your beliefs?
Why is it judging when a christian points out the error of your doctrine, yet you can call our doctrines as error?
Did yu even read my OP? I was interested in what people thought about the pagan practices associated with Christmas. I even started the thread stating I am here to 'consult', not 'debate'. Again, I think you see what you want to see.
And no offense, but you have yet to point out a single error in my doctrine. The only thing you've made clear is that you feel we don't have adequate reason for not celebrating birthdays. That hardly undermines my beliefs?
So then why are you JW when the Watchtower has said many things that were false over and over and over again?
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Originally Posted by alicenevada
I already told you that when man's studies conflict with God's word, I don't believe it. We are in agreement though you seem to really not like that idea.
One thing we all need to remember is that God reads hearts. If a person sincerely believes they are worshipping God correctly, who are we to contradict them? I feel that there are certain requirements God expects of us and I encourage all who are so inclined to study their bible to learn about those. You surely don't need to be a JW to do that.
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